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Barbell Overhead Shrug
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell overhead with both hands, using a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Exercise details
- Equipment
- Barbell
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Execution
How to do it
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell overhead with both hands, using a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width. Keep your arms fully extended and your core engaged.
Raise your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion while keeping your arms extended and the barbell stable overhead.
Hold the shrugged position briefly, squeezing your trapezius muscles.
Lower your shoulders back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
Keep your arms fully extended and your shoulders engaged to maintain control of the barbell.
Focus on the upward shrugging motion to maximize trapezius activation.
Use a weight that allows for proper form and control throughout the exercise to prevent strain or injury.
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